I'm Michelle
Because you shouldn’t have to choose just one moment to remember, this is your way to hold on to the whole story.
Because some moments are meant to be seen as they unfold, movement, emotion, and the beauty of this season, just as it was.
I love when clients become regulars, giving me the honor of capturing their family portraits every year. I get to witness their children and love for each other grow throughout the seasons, and help them bottle memories that turn into treasured keepsakes! This is the 3rd year I’ve photographed this sweet family — it’s been such a beautiful experience watching their little boys grow from tiny babies to handsome little men.
Living in San Diego has all kinds of perks, but one of my favorite is that we can experience the beauty of nature outdoors at any time of the year. There can be huge emotional ties to locations throughout the city – whether your family loves to be outside in nature, or head to the beach and soak in the sun. Having your family lifestyle portraits taken outdoors in the beautiful nature San Diego has to offer will give you images that tell a story, evoke emotion, and bring back sweet memories.
Something I absolutely love offering my clients is access to using timeless and quality pieces from my Client Wardrobe Collection. This takes the headache and stress away from outfit planning for your portraits, and allows you to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about what to wear. I have carefully and thoughtfully hand-selected every piece in my wardrobe collection to cater to a variety of sizes, styles, and tones which all flow together to create a timeless and neutral color pallet.
For the mamas who struggle with finding something to wear or how to do your hair and make-up for your portraits, I’ve got you completely taken care of! You should feel comfortable and confident for your photo session with me – which is why I love to offer exclusive access to my Client Wardrobe Collection for your portrait session. Choosing from my gorgeous collection of elegant and ethereal dresses will have your natural beauty shining through, giving you the ultimate pampering experience. I also offer hair and makeup for an additional fee to create a natural and soft look for you from the comfort of your own home before we meet for our portrait session.
These photographs become treasures passed through generations. Your children will one day hold these images close, seeing themselves through your loving eyes and discovering the quiet grace that surrounded their earliest days.
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Michelle Popp Photography is a Wilmington NC newborn photographer also specializing in family, maternity, and baby photography serving all of Wilmington, Hampstead, Topsail Beach, Jacksonville, Figure Eight Island, Leland, Surf City, Swansboro, Wrightsville Beach, Ogden, Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
Pure, Organic & Timeless
If this season feels tender, beautiful, or just a little fleeting, it may be His way of inviting you to pause and hold it close. I’d be honored to walk with you.